Category: France
Alsace
We met ‘The Kid’ Peter at the Greenwich Union for a couple of pints then came back to horrible, horrible Woolwich for a spot of dinner. We drank extraordinarily …
Burgundy
‘The Kid’ Peter came around yesterday afternoon and we popped a few bottles. It is really lovely to be drinking Burgundy. Burgundy is best, you know? Morey-Saint-Denis 2002, Domaine …
Australia
Hawksmoor’s wonderful red meat provided an excellent foil for solid Syrah and Grenache last night as we dined to celebrate the birthday of our chum James and also my …
Burgundy
I purchased this on the off-chance, it has delivered. Pommard Premier Cru Rugiens 2003, de Montille There is a an obvious degree of heroism to this nose. It says, …
Rhône
I’ve seen this wine on sale precisely once; I purchased it then and there. It has been in the cellar since then and ten years seems a good age …
Burgundy
Our great chum Gernot was visiting from Austria, to celebrate this we decided to hold a Burgundy tasting with the theme above. Sometimes, as I am sure you are …
Rhône
My chum Jeremy suggested we go and try this at the Ampuis wine market many years ago. I am glad he did, it has provided much in the way …
Alsace
I’ve just smelled this and I’m totally taken with it. Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg L31E 2004, Albert Boxler A heady, opulent nose of rich fruit and powerful minerality. The …
Burgundy
The question is, how much better village Burgundy can you get? None, none more better. Morey-Saint-Denis 2002, Domaine Dujac This nose is alive with ripe, charming fruit. Once again …
Rhône
I associate a degree of beetrooty reduction with Burgaud and this knowledge didn’t lead me astray when blind tasting this wine. I nailed it. Cote-Rotie 1997, Bernard Burgaud The …
